By Shane J Alliew When the honourable Prime Minister of the country dropped the bomb on November 9, like the millions of other Indians, my family and I sat in disbelief, listening to the news, wondering, what next? But wow, the fun had just begun! Text messages began instantly pouringContinue Reading

We have been thinking about a pilgrimage to the most acclaimed Christian pilgrim centre of India – Arokia Matha Church at Velankanni, near Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Finally it was realized on 31st October 2016 when we landed in Velankanni by the Velankanni Express from Chennai’s Egmore railway station. We setContinue Reading

School children wear uniforms, because they are vulnerable and impressionable; hence need a distinct identity and protection. However, when they grow into critically aware young adults entering college, they abandon their school uniforms. College campuses are a riot of colour, after the staid straight jackets of school kids. Is ourContinue Reading

My first child was born in January and, as I hold him in my arms, I often think about how my wife and I will pass on our Catholic faith to him. However, almost immediately, my mind goes in a more negative direction. I find myself agonizing about the obstaclesContinue Reading